Support the STEM Women of Color Conclave

I support the Conclave as it represents a strong connection for women of color in academic STEM across the country.

I fully support the STEM Women of Color Conclave. This is one of the best things ever for women of color. The motivation, inspiration, readiness to go on, encouragement and the healing effects are better experienced, than described, and should be made available to every woman of color in STEM-impacted professions. It is a form of pro-active healing and building for future excellence for the expected contribution to national and global development agenda.

SWOCC rocks!

The STEM Women of Color Conclave has become a vital part in the country's effort to sustain the pipeline of women in STEM fields. Enhancing the Conclave to include the opportunity to earn credits in leadership studies is a wonderful idea. This will put many women of color in a position to strengthen their leadership skills and gain information about a topic that has often been exclusive.

Please support the efforts to provide an opportunity for women to earn continuing education credits in leadership studies. STEM Women of Color Conclave has made an impactful contribution and is an amazing opportunity for Women in STEM fields. Providing women in STEM fields access to Leadership studies is critical. Thank you

This is a significant opportunity for women of color in STEM to learn, to share and to inspire.

Given the opportunity, women of color can make a great contribution to STEM in their communities, institutions, states and on the national stage. Please support the efforts of the STEM Women of Color Conclave to access funds to support women of color. Thank you.

Thank you for allowing me to be a part of such an amazing opportunity.

Thank you for the opportunity to be a part of this STEM sisterhood. What a great way to foster relationships

This is an incredible opportunity for women of color. Too often these individuals are excluded from leadership positions because they have not been provided the opportunity.

Thank you for the opportunity to be a part of this STEM sisterhood. What a great way to foster relationships, network, share ideas, and support one another in our endeavors. You have my full support!

I am signing because of my own experience, and because of this: http://chronicle.com/article/Racial-Disparities-in-Higher/234129

The STEM Women of Color (WOC)Conclave has made a tremendous impact on the work of women of color in the STEM field by providing dynamic networking opportunities, mentorship, professional development opportunities that have propel STEM women professional forward. This experience has not only enable me to boost my career in academia, but also provide opportunities for other WOC.

Native American women are a minority within a minority in STEM fields. Although individually strong, as a group our numbers barely achieve the level of "statistical significance". Within the STEM Women of Color Conclave (SWOCC) however our voice is strong, our presence is sought and the force of our Indigenous Sciences is accorded respect. My association with the SWOCC has been integral to my professional development. I have had the opportunity to be a part of the most dynamic group of mentors, advisors and role models I have ever met (aside from our tribal elders). My association with the SWOCC began during a critical developmental period in my career as a scientist. They provided "tools" that have become essential components of my success as a Native woman in a field where we can be counted on the fingers of one hand. As an enrolled citizen of the Mandan Hidatsa and Arikara Nation, I believe the SWOCC also has a unique power to impact the lives of young women in science from our Tribal Nations and Tribal Colleges and Universities. The women of the SWOCC have earned my unyielding support and appreciation. I encourage you to support them as they have supported me. ----Lisa Lone Fight, MS-Environmental and Geospatial Scientist, West Segment Regulatory Commission. Remote Sensing Researcher Montana State University

I truly support the STEM Women of Color Conclave. This is a highly supportive network of women involved in networking and sharing of ideas to help in research, teaching and other areas within the realm of STEM and academia.

Thank you for the positive networking and support I have received! I am very excited about expanding the leadership possibilities within conclave

I wonderful opportunity for STEM Women to enhance their portfolios and receive recognition for their efforts.

You have my support!

I am delighted to sign in support of the excellent work of the STEM Women of Color Conclave--a dynamic organization through which a select group of committed women,working and studying together, and supporting each other's goals, are being uniquely poised not only to bolster their own careers, but also to assume leadership positions that will allow them to influence the careers of other sisters.. There can hardly be a more fail-safe route to addressing the woeful shortage of STEM practitioners in our communities.

I attended to STEM Women of Color Conclave for the first time this past year and wondered how I could have missed this opportunity for interaction, engagement and renewal in the past. The travel award that I received provided me with the funds that I needed to attend as my institution has limited travel support for faculty members.